Lifeguard

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

The Town of Castle Rock's future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today.

Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock's identity and quality of life for the future?

We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication.

We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation.

We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Ensures safety of pool patrons; observes pool users, enforces pool rules and regulations, and performs emergency first aid and life-saving techniques * Assists with pool maintenance and cleaning * Assists with inspection of the pool and facility at opening and closing * Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Age Requirement: Must be at least 15 years of age Experience: Preferred candidates will have knowledge in life saving procedures, public relations, pool maintenance, and cleaning duties.

Licenses and/or Certifications Required: Must hold/obtain the following StarGuard Elite certifications: Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR/Professional Rescuer, AED and Administering Emergency Oxygen, Epi Pin and Rescue Inhaler.

*If certified through the Town of Castle Rock and have taken the class within the last six months, 30% of the certification is reimbursed after 100 hours worked for the Town.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge of and ability to physically perform various rescue techniques and life-saving procedures * Ability to effectively convey information to pool patrons * Knowledge of and skill in using chemical supplies to treat swimming pools * Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships Physical Demands: * Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds * Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing * Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl * Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment * Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information * Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens Work Environment: * Extended periods of time in the pool and pool area with exposure to temperature extremes, varying weather conditions, chemicals, water and other conditions found in the pool area Equipment Used: * This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g.

vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.